The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release May 7-14, 2018

The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release May 7-14, 2018

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made three arrests, took three stealing reports, and one burglary report during the week of May 7-14, 2018.

Warrant Arrests

Clinton Oehring

Clinton Oehring- On May 14, Clinton Oehring, 27, Montrose, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Cass County warrant charging him with a probation violation on an original class C felony receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $25,000 cash only.

Marissa Bowers

Marissa Bowers- On May 13, Marissa Bowers, 36, Ash Grove, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class D misdemeanor unlawful possession drug paraphernalia. This is 24 hour hold pending formal charges. The arrest comes after a St. Clair County deputy was at the Dollar General Store in Lowry City. He noticed the subject, Marissa Bowers, later identified by her Missouri non driver’s license, acting in a suspicious manner. Bowers exited the store and got into the driver’s seat of a vehicle and sat there for several minutes. The deputy made contact with Bowers to see if everything was alright. She stated she was waiting on a friend to pick her up. Through a records check, it showed Bowers to have a revoked license. During their conversation, Bowers did admit to driving to the store. Bowers admitted to the possibility of a methamphetamine pipe in the vehicle. A K9 was called to the scene. During an exterior sniff test of the vehicle, the K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. During a search of the vehicle two straws with a white residue were located. One of the straws field tested positive for methamphetamine. During a further search multiple items of drug paraphernalia were found.

Jimmie West Jr.

Jimmie West Jr. - On May 10, Jimmie West, 43, Cassville, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The charge comes after a St. Clair County deputy pulled over vehicle West was driving for an equipment violation. The deputy made contact with the driver and identified him as Jimmie West by his driver’s license. West was moving inside the vehicle in a suspicious manner and would not listen to the deputy’s request to keep his hands where the deputy could see them. After multiple requests, West finally listened. A K9 officer was called to the scene and did an exterior sniff test of the vehicle. The K9 did alert to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed a baggie with a crystal like substance in it and a piece of aluminum foil with some residue in it. The baggie tested positive for methamphetamine.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Stealing in Roscoe

On May 10, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on Ramsey Street in Roscoe in reference to a stealing. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Gerald Williams. Williams stated that sometime between May 6 and May 10, someone entered into his trailer and took some items. Williams stated that a Craftsman case with tools was missing. He also stated a Milwaulkee Sawzall may or may not have been in the trailer. Total estimated loss value of items is $325.

Burglary in Collins

On May 9, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on SE 871 in Collins in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Amy Galloway. Galloway stated when she returned home on May 9th, she noticed her shed door was open. Galloway stated she looked in the shed and noticed her Husqvarna weed eater, Skil Brand skill saw, unknown make of sawzall, gun safe, and a tote with miscellaneous items in it were missing. Total estimated loss value of the items is $550. The deputy did observe the damage to the hasp of the shed. Galloway stated there was a padlock on there, but is now missing. Photographs were taken of the scene.

Stealing in Deepwater

On May 8, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to residence on NW 1270 Road in Deepwater in reference to stealing. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Gary Wagoner. Wagoner stated that sometime between May 1 and May 8, someone took multiple items from his garage on his property. Wagoner stated an old deep freezer filled with scrap metal, four fishing rods and reels, 15 gallon spot sprayer, and a stainless steel mixing barrel were missing. Total estimated loss value of items is $495.

Stealing in Appleton City

On May 8, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on NW 751 Road in Appleton City in reference to stealing. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Jennifer Gurley about a missing calf. Gurley stated the calf was last seen on May 7. Gurley stated it was a black and white face heifer, approximately 200 pounds. Estimated value of the calf is $200.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to these cases or any others to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org